The Oxyrhynchus Papyri Volume pt 1 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781172388738)

The Oxyrhynchus Papyri, Volume pt 1 presents a fascinating collection of ancient documents discovered at Oxyrhynchus in Egypt. Edited by Bernard P. Grenfell and Arthur S. Hunt, this volume offers invaluable insights into the daily life, administration, and culture of the Hellenistic and Roman periods. These papyri, dating from the 3rd century BCE to the 7th century CE, include fragments of classical literature, official decrees, private letters, and business records.
Researchers, historians, and anyone interested in the ancient world will find this meticulously transcribed and annotated collection to be an indispensable resource, shedding light on the social, economic, and intellectual history of a pivotal era.

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